Pastor

Rev. Dr. Stan Copeland

Rev. Dr. Stan Copeland

Senior Pastor

What did you do before working at Lovers Lane?

I was the Senior Pastor of Pollard United Methodist Church in Tyler, Texas.

What brought you to Lovers Lane?

The Bishop asked me to come from the Texas Conference to Lovers Lane in the North Texas Conference. All I knew was that it was known for its ministry with singles and its history dealing with people struggling with alcoholism — and that it had seen better days.

Why do you appreciate serving in your ministry area?

I sometimes say that Lovers Lane is the church of my dreams. I always hoped to be part of a church that extended God’s justice and mercy to the world. I never imagined that I would serve a church where God’s justice and mercy is the internal spirit that brings people here from all kinds of backgrounds, struggles, cultures and life circumstances.